"Every night before we go to sleep, we all come around the tree and pray. There may not be toys under it, but it puts a smile on my kids' faces. And that makes me happy," says Terrica Carstarphen. Full story »

ArchiTreats: Food for Thought continues with another interesting and informative talk on Alabama history at the Alabama Department of Archives and History on March 20. Join others at noon as Ove Jensen presents "Horseshoe Bend." Full story »

A reunion for the descendants of Francis William Miller and Jane Thompson will take place Sat., March 1 at the Activities Building of the Providence Church of God located at the corner of Old Shell and Foreman roads in Mobile. The gathering will begin at 10 a.m. Full story »

The Baldwin Events Calendar is filled with things to do in Baldwin County in the coming weeks. To have your club, organization, school, church or other event included, email baldwin@al.com. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 4 p.m. Full story »

The Archaeology Museum and Jaguar Productions at the University of South Alabama are pleased to welcome Dr. Brian Fagan, one of the world's leading archaeological and historical writers, to campus on Feb. 6. Full story »

The Tristan de Luna Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will be available to assist those researching their family history from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Mobile Public Library's Local History and Genealogy Room. Full story »

Charlene Grafton, local medical writer and retired Nurse Case Manage, will speak to the West Florida Genealogical Society on Jan. 4 at the West Florida Genealogy Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Full story »